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On February 20, 2025, Amazon MGM Studios announced they’re taking creative control of the 007 series, marking the end of an era as Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, who’ve steered the franchise for decades, step back.
The duo, heirs to Albert “Cubby” Broccoli’s legacy, have been the creative custodians since 1995, overseeing every suave step of Bond’s cinematic journey. Now, under a new joint venture, they’ll remain co-owners of the intellectual property alongside Amazon MGM, but the studio will call the shots on future projects.
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Wilson, after nearly 60 years with 007, is retiring to focus on art and charitable pursuits, while Broccoli plans to shift her attention to other endeavors following Daniel Craig’s final outing in No Time to Die (2021). Amazon’s move comes after acquiring MGM in 2022 for $8.5 billion, a deal heavily motivated by Bond’s lucrative potential. Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, hailed the transition as an honor, promising to usher the iconic spy into his next chapter.
This handover’s been brewing—rumors of tension between Broccoli and Amazon surfaced late last year, with her reportedly calling the studio “fucking idiots” over their push for a Marvel-style Bond universe. Fans are buzzing: will Amazon accelerate Bond 26’s arrival, or flood us with spin-offs? Either way, the martini’s been shaken, not stirred, and 007’s future is wide open. What do you think this means for Bond?
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